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The OPE industry grows and evolves because of the dedication of dealers , manufacturers , suppliers and service providers nationwide . We want to award the best of us all , and we have created two awards programs to help us celebrate . We say “ us ” because we need your help . You can nominate yourself or a co-worker for either of these awards – the OPE Business 40 Under 40 Award , and the OPE Business Movers & Shakers Award . Let ’ s get ready to celebrate .

40 Under 40 We want to recognize the hardworking young leaders of today and tomorrow . These under-age-40 professionals are driving growth and innovation where they work and helping the outdoor power equipment industry realize its best opportunities .

This award celebrates 40 people in the OPE industry who are under 40 years old and are doing amazing work . The award winners work in dealerships , in technology , in services , and in manufacturing ; this award program is open to all who work in the OPE industry . Nominated by their peers and chosen by our staff , the professionals honored here are driving improvements in sales , customer service , marketing , technology , engineering , and more . They ’ re helping grow the industry locally and nationally . And we need your help finding and recognizing them .

40 Under 40 Award Details Winners must be under 40 years old on Nov . 5 , 2023 – that ’ s the start of our OPE Dealer Forum conference and awards celebration . We accept nominations from peers and from potential winners themselves .

Award criteria is largely subjective ; but you know a winner when you see one , and we do too . The 40 Under 40

Award recipients are innovators , solving problems with new ideas , strategies and tactics . They are relentless , with a work ethic that sets an example . They are helpful , working unselfishly beyond their own job title and description . And they are promoters , helping advance the OPE industry for future growth and opportunities .

Movers & Shakers The OPE Business Movers & Shakers Awards recognizes professionals in the OPE industry who lead with vision and influence to move the industry forward . In the past year , these leaders have embraced the challenges facing the industry , they ’ ve taken the opportunity to rethink the way they do business , and they ’ ve managed teams to success . Winners of this prestigious award span across business in the OPE industry – including manufacturers , distributors , suppliers , dealers or others .

Movers & Shakers Award Details Winners of this Movers & Shakers award are leading people and teams to success , whether in sales , service , manufacturing , distribution , marketing , you name it . “ Success ” might be an objective outcome , goals focused , or it might be more subjective , resulting in a process improvement , a design direction , or a cultural change .

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